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Also: How is physical AI moving into actual manufacturing?
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October 22, 2026
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How is physical AI moving into actual manufacturing?
By Robert Brooks
Michael Kenworthy, CTO of VulcanForms explains how manufacturers should prepare for a new wave of evolution in artificial intelligence, bridging textual intelligence with physical robotics, and moving toward new design and operational practices.
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How AI and robotics are changing industrial maintenance and inspection
By Megan Crouse
Deloitte’s Tim Gaus discusses best practices for successful AI implementation and how it intersects with maintenance and reliability.
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Case study: How Nestlé USA used AI to improve spare parts search and inventory visibility across its network of factories
By Anna Townshend
By applying an AI-powered tool to spare parts data, SAP search accuracy improved and teams could manage inventory more efficiently.
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Viakable plans $55 million electrical cable manufacturing expansion in Illinois
The project is expected to create 50 new full-time jobs and retain 65 existing positions.
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Moog Inc. plans to expand aerospace and defense manufacturing in Utah
Moog projects adding 89 new, high-paying jobs and investing nearly $12 million in Utah over the next five years.
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